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Switzerland is known as the place where the luxurious brand Rolex has originated. Not only that, it is also famous for its soaring alps that is one of the most places where hikers go to. As nice as hiking could be, it could also drain us. So, for us to have energy again, we have to munch their flavorsome dishes.

Together, let’s drool over their dishes.

 

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Rösti

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This famous potato dish originated as a farmer’s breakfast in Bern but can now be found throughout Switzerland. Today it is regarded as a national delicacy. These Swiss-style hash browns are often eaten as a side dish to accompany many other Swiss foods, often replacing fries or other potato sides. At its most simple, it consists of fried grated potato, although many people add other ingredients, often according to their region, including cheese, apple and onion.

Nusstorte

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Known both as the Bünder nusstorte and the Engadiner nusstorte, referring to the Graubünden canton in which it was created and the beautiful Engadine mountain region within the canton itself, this is a sweet nut tart. Each bakery throughout the canton has its own recipe, but this rich dessert usually consists of a short crust pastry, cream, caramelized sugar and chopped walnuts. For those lucky enough to visit the gorgeous ski resort of St Moritz, there is a particularly good version to be found within the famous Hanselmann cafe.

Raclette

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Originally from the canton of Valais, raclette is a local semi-firm cheese that plays a role in the scrumptious raclette dish. This consists of heating the cheese and scraping off the melted part to then cover potatoes, onions, vegetables and meat. Today, many Swiss families have their own specially designed raclette grills, which have little palettes on which individual slices of the cheese can be heated, while heating whatever vegetables have been placed on the top surface of the grill. Many ski resorts’ hotels and restaurants have their own raclette nights during which guests can enjoy this fun and delicious experience.

STREET FOODS

Fondue

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Fondue is a popular street food in Switzerland. Literally meaning “melted”; in French, it is also available widely in France and Italy. This is a pot of melted cheese, wine and garlic, served on open flame and people dip their bread pieces with long forks and eat it. It is considered to be one of the staple foods of local people, as molten cheese helps to keep them warm in colder months. Serving fondue with hot steaming cup of tea makes a wholesome winter meal.

Polenta and Braised Beef

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Another popular street food in Switzerland; Polenta and Braised Beef is quite popular among the locals. The dish originated in Ticino region by the Italian speaking locals and gradually became famous throughout the country. Polenta is a wholesome cornmeal, cooked as a thick porridge in a copper cauldron over fire. When accompanied with braised beef, prepared in wine sauce; this makes up for one of the best flavoursome hearty Swiss street delicacies.

Älplermagronen

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Originating from the German speaking region of Switzerland, Älplermagronen, loved by locals and tourists for its exotic taste and presentation. Älplermagronen is a variety of macaroni cheese, cooked with pasta, cream, potatoes and cheese. Often served with stewed apple, bacons and fried onions; Älplermagronen is popularly known as herdsman’s macaroni, as this dish was first created using ingredients that the herdsmen working on the Alpine pastures could gather easily.

Desserts

Gebrannte Creme (Caramel Dessert)

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Gebrannte Creme (lit. burned pudding) or Caramelcreme, a dessert based on caramel, is a popular dessert in Switzerland. It can be tricky to get the caramelising of the sugar right – dark enough so it tastes like caramel but not too dark which makes it taste bitter.

Magenbrot

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Literally translated, Magenbrot means “stomach bread”. It’s an awkward looking pastry which, apart from cacao, contains different stomach friendly spices. Want to try this at home? Click here.

Swiss Apple Tart

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Swiss Apple Tart recipe is not your usual Apple Cinnamon Tart. There’s a secret layer of crushed almonds at the bottom of the buttery pie crust and an ultra creamy, luscious vanilla custard is poured over the sliced apples before baking. The result is an elegant fall dessert perfect for the holidays.